Red Ink Nudges Red Lobster to Offer Menu Special

Yet another major restaurant chain has been forced to confront 2009's lousy sales figures with a special aimed at drawing customers in. Red Lobster has begun promoting a $29.99 three-course meal for two.

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Like the rest of the hospitality industry, Red Lobster saw its sales figures tank last year; in their case, by more than 8 percent. Until now, however, Darden Restaurants Inc. – Red Lobster's parent company – has resisted offering recession-specific specials like its competitors, but evidently the red ink was flowing freely enough to induce Red Lobster to take steps. The seafood chain's special includes choices of two salads, two entrees, and either one dessert or one appetizer to split with your guest. Even better, Darden hasn't specified an end date for the deal.